6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
102
Set the flash to match the recording.
1
Press 1 (‰).
2
Press 2/1 to select the mode and then
press [MENU/SET].
¢1 This can be set only when Intelligent Auto Mode is set. The icon changes depending on the
type of subject and brightness. (P46)
¢2 The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is
activated. Interval until the second flash depends on the brightness of the subject.
[Red-Eye Removal] (P128) on the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on the flash
icon.
Changing Flash Mode
‡
([Auto])
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions
make it necessary.
([Auto])
¢1
([Auto/Red-Eye])
¢2
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions
make it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the
red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the
picture) and then activated again for the actual recording.
• Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting
conditions.
‰
([Forced Flash On])
([Forced On/
Red-Eye])
¢2
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording
conditions.
• Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent
light.
([Slow Sync.])
([Slow Sync./
Red-Eye])
¢2
When taking pictures against a dark
background landscape, this feature will
slow the shutter speed when the flash is
activated. Dark background landscape
will appear brighter.
• Use this when you take pictures of
people in front of a dark background.
• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod
can enhance your photos.
Π([Forced Flash Off])
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of
the flash is not permitted.
• The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
